Mg6CoW is a magnesium-based intermetallic compound containing cobalt and tungsten, representing a specialized alloy composition within the family of lightweight magnesium systems. This material is primarily of research and development interest, explored for applications requiring the combination of magnesium's low density with enhanced strength and thermal stability provided by cobalt and tungsten alloying elements. Engineers would consider this material in advanced aerospace and automotive contexts where weight reduction is critical, though its commercial availability and processing maturity are limited compared to conventional magnesium alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1615 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.5920 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.3623 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.2739 | eV/atom | — |